Higher beta-hydroxybutyrate ketone levels associated with a slower kidney function decline in ADPKD

ABSTRACT Background Dysregulated energy metabolism is a recently discovered key feature of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Cystic cells depend on glucose and are poorly able to use other energy sources such as ketone bodies. Raising ketone body concentration reduced disease pro...

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